Dukers - Welding Table Build

[Tank29]

Duker, Thanks for the rough dimensions...That will get me in the ballpark...Appreciate it!!!!

Tank, Here are the rough dimensions.

Top: 38” x 60.5” x 5/8”
Legs: 3” x 3” x ¼”

Top Rails: 4” x 1.5” x around 11-12ga*
Bottom Rails: 2.5” x 2.5” x ¼”

Top Cross supports: These sit on the sliding tube rails to support the top and give you a spot to shim if needed. 2.5” x 1.5” x 12ga*
* Cant remember exact thickness but it was what the steel supply had in stock in 20’-24’ pieces.

Saw support and sliding extension:

Primary Tubes: 2.5” x 2.5” x ¼”
Sliding Tubes: 2” x 2” x 3/16”
Saw Support stand 2" x 2" x 1/4"

3 3/4” overhang on sides and 3” on ends which makes the sub base approximately +/- 54 ½” long

At the bottom 2 1/2" rails it approximately 31 ¾” wide which means its wider at the legs.

I am sorry I cant be more exact but I am trying to clean a spot to stick my new bench I built so the table is surrounded by boxes until later this week when I can unload some boxes and continue welding.

 

[69supercj]

Very nice table with some great storage ideas. Have a question. How hard is it to remove the dry cut saw from its resting place? It looks like you have to remove the plasma cutter in order to clear the legs on the dry cut saw mount? Speaking of dry cut saws, I've been trying to locate one of those Milwaukees like you have and was going to buy a new one but they've been discontinued. I do have their hand held dry cut saw but I'd really like the one like yours.

 

[Duker]

Very nice table with some great storage ideas. Have a question. How hard is it to remove the dry cut saw from its resting place? It looks like you have to remove the plasma cutter in order to clear the legs on the dry cut saw mount? Speaking of dry cut saws, I've been trying to locate one of those Milwaukees like you have and was going to buy a new one but they've been discontinued. I do have their hand held dry cut saw but I'd really like the one like yours.

The saw is attached to the plate with a couple of bolts and wing nuts. Takes about a thirty seconds to undo those then unscrew the two star knobs holding the saw support and it's done. Whole thing takes less than a minute. I was going to store the saw where the plasma is but so far I have only needed to take the saw off once and I left the stand since it's below the surface of the top of the table. If you have not checked out the video it will give you a better look.

As for the saw it has been great. You might look set the Rage Evolution saws as they get good reviews and they go on sale often.

 

[69supercj]

Okay, so your saying that the saw, mount and legs are stored apart and then reassembled when you want to use it.

 

[Fyrme]

This is a great table. You've covered all the bases for things used and needed when welding. My table build is on the burner, waiting to be stirred. I'll definitely be incorporating some of these ideas.

 

[alpinewhite]

This is so nice that I would hate to get spatter on it. Do you find that the paint gets damage from welding or grinding spatter? Or is everything tucked below the table well-enough that it's all shielded from spatter?

 

[Duker]

Okay, so your saying that the saw, mount and legs are stored apart and then reassembled when you want to use it.

If your referring to the table legs they do not move. However, if your referring to the saw mount then yes it is removable. The saw mount is made from a piece of 1/4" plate which attaches to two 2" x 2" x 1/4" thick square tubes via 1/2" all thread. The square tubes fit into the primary square tubes (locked in place with star knobs on each side) which run the length of the table and are 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 1/4". I made it removable in case I wanted to place a large project on the table which might interfere with the saw or I wanted to mount a grinder etc in the primary tubes.

As it turns out, so far I have only removed the saw from the mount as the mount sits below the surface of the table. The original plan was to have the saw stored below between the tool chests but I found it has been better suited for my plasma cutter. It has been nice to have it always set up which suits my inherent laziness!

If I have not answered your question let me know and I will try and give additional details or take some additional photos if it will help.

 

[Duker]

This is a great table. You've covered all the bases for things used and needed when welding. My table build is on the burner, waiting to be stirred. I'll definitely be incorporating some of these ideas.

Fyrme, don't put off your project too long. I put mine off for a long time ( if it wasn't for my vise acquisition I may not have ever built this) and now that I have I kick myself for not doing it sooner.

This is so nice that I would hate to get spatter on it. Do you find that the paint gets damage from welding or grinding spatter? Or is everything tucked below the table well-enough that it's all shielded from spatter?

So far it has survived spatter pretty well. The overhang seems to be enough to protect it other than a couple of dark spots on the base here and there. I think I have done more paint dings from knocking a piece of steel into it or banging another piece of equipment into it when moving around my shop than I have welding on it.

 

[robster444]

nice build!..

 

[Hingebird]

That's a beautiful table, we'll thought out!

 

[John11]

awesome build and ideas

 

[muibubbles]

i love it!

 

[i heart haters]

This table is awesome, I'm gonna have to try to replicate this if I can because I can't imagine coming up with anything better myself!

 

[sberry]

Yes , super nice. There should be an album thread for these.

 

[e-tek]

Incredible table - awesome attention to detail!

 

[Duker]

nice build!..

That's a beautiful table, we'll thought out!

awesome build and ideas

i love it!

This table is awesome, I'm gonna have to try to replicate this if I can because I can't imagine coming up with anything better myself!

Thanks guys I appreciate the comments. I am in the midst of welding up a new project on the table and it sure does take the pain out of it and make construction easier.

 

[Duker]

Yes , super nice. There should be an album thread for these.

An album would have been great when I was looking for ideas to build this table. The search function is not the easiest thing to navigate when looking for ideas.

 

[Duker]

Incredible table - awesome attention to detail!

Thanks E-Tek, i take that as a great compliment after seeing the work you have done in your projects thread!

 

[sberry]

There was another one similar to yours that I was super impressed with. I looked for it, build threads are great but too long to sort thru.

 

[BellyUpFish]

Wow.. I just came across this. Very nicely done.

I've been trying to come up with a design for a welding table, I hope you don't mind the finest form of flattery, I can see your build lending quite a few ideas..

Very nice!

 

[Duker]

Wow.. I just came across this. Very nicely done.



I've been trying to come up with a design for a welding table, I hope you don't mind the finest form of flattery, I can see your build lending quite a few ideas..



Very nice!

Thank you for the comments. You may take as many ideas as you like. Only rule is you have to post your project when done!

 

[ckadams00]

Thanks E-Tek, i take that as a great compliment after seeing the work you have done in your projects thread!

Coming very late to the party but just went through the whole thread. Awesome! Gonna have to borrow most of your ideas when I start building my table.

 

[indianbullet]

Tagging myself in this amazing thread..

 

[MP&C]

Hey...didn't you have this on CL?

Awesome build, well thought out..

 

[Duker]

Hey...didn't you have this on CL?

LOL, and I moved to Seattle... Who knew!!

 

[68 Coupe]

And you never did reply to my email to that ad offering to buy it for $$$
I don't think I told you in that other thread, this is a really cool table!

 

[johndeereman]

this is one of the coolest most well thought out welding tables i have ever seen great build. new ideas for the farm shop

 

[Duker]

this is one of the coolest most well thought out welding tables i have ever seen great build. new ideas for the farm shop

Thanks JohnDeereMan. It's been a great addition to my shop. I thinking about drilling some 5/8" holes into the top to add some clamping options. That will allow me to use the Stronghold clamps or I can make my own to suit.

 

[cbones62]

I know this thread is a few month's old, but it seemed like the best place to ask my question. I am new to welding and fabricating, so this will be my biggest project to date. My question is, for a table of similar size, what size plate should I use for the feet that the casters attach to. My gut says 3/8 would be fine, but with my limited experience I wanted to make sure that was sturdy enough.
And Duker, I have read through about 50 table build threads, and yours is by far my favorite. Good job. I hope I can do half as good of a job on mine.
Thanks

 

[Duker]

And Duker, I have read through about 50 table build threads, and yours is by far my favorite. Good job. I hope I can do half as good of a job on mine.
Thanks

Thanks for the comments. In regards to the thickness of the caster plates, I think 3/8" would be plenty. I used what I had on hand so that's why I went as thick as I did which was 5/8" plate.

 

[Msliechty]

Really Nice. I think i saw it first on welding web...

ML

 

[B0NED0C]

This is by far the best table setup out there!! Great job.
Just new to welding and this forum. Will do my best to follow your design and ideas. Could you list some rough dimensions & materials suggestions. I just got my first welder an Everlast Power Mig 200. Not sure I can weld a 5/8 top.

Thanks.

 

[Duker]

This is by far the best table setup out there!! Great job.

Just new to welding and this forum. Will do my best to follow your design and ideas. Could you list some rough dimensions & materials suggestions. I just got my first welder an Everlast Power Mig 200. Not sure I can weld a 5/8 top.



Thanks.

Thanks,

After all of the requests I am working on some rough measurements which I will hopefully have a post on soon.

I guess I am little strange as I build things in my head so I never drew up any plans.

 

[kalthans]

Wow, i'm just blown away. Your build is inspiring, and your documentation is quite generous. I'm going to join in the chorus requesting measurements and materials. I'm most interested in the size/thickness/grade of square tubing you used on the top supports that receive the sliding accessory mounts. I've had limited success in getting structural steel tubing to nest tidily in telescopic fashion. Any details you have about that part of your materials would be very welcome. As you can imagine, I'm planning on borrowing that feature for my own build!

again, very well done. and thank you for sharing.

 

[Dugan]

Whats your table surface dimensions? 4x5?

Im looking to do one soon, I want to put a cutting box with slats on the end of it also. After burning a nice hole on my concrete taking off the finish the other day i need something new haha.

 

[slyd3r]

May I ask what kind of c clamps that you have on the lower left of the picture?

 

[shortykorte]

Whats your table surface dimensions? 4x5?

Im looking to do one soon, I want to put a cutting box with slats on the end of it also. After burning a nice hole on my concrete taking off the finish the other day i need something new haha.

From post#1
The original plan was for the top to be around 3’ x 4’ x ½”. However, when I went to my local steel supply they showed me a piece 38” x 60” x 5/8” at a fraction of the cost so I bought the piece. Here is the top.

 

[Duker]

Whats your table surface dimensions? 4x5?



Im looking to do one soon, I want to put a cutting box with slats on the end of it also. After burning a nice hole on my concrete taking off the finish the other day i need something new haha.

Thanks ShortyKorte for posting the dimensions. I adapted the size of the table around the top that I purchased. If you can find a piece of scrap that will work I would use the savings to have some 5/8" holes drilled (for stronghand type clamps) as that is basically the only modification I have made to my table since building it.

May I ask what kind of c clamps that you have on the lower left of the picture?

There are some Bessey and HF F-Type clamps and I also have some Kant Twist clamps as well as some HF vice grip.

 

[Dugan]

From post#1
The original plan was for the top to be around 3’ x 4’ x ½”. However, when I went to my local steel supply they showed me a piece 38” x 60” x 5/8” at a fraction of the cost so I bought the piece. Here is the top.

my bad been awhile since i read through the whole post.

 

[slyd3r]

There are some Bessey and HF F-Type clamps and I also have some Kant Twist clamps as well as some HF vice grip.

Thank you. It is still one of the nicest build. Inspired me to start one in the near future.